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Finding the right sleep sound is a bit like finding the right type of pajamas, says Dr. Winter. And while research on the sleep benefits of different noise types is limited, it’s definitely growing.
Compared to other pharmacological methods for improving sleep, music has no reported side effects [3] and is easy to administer. [4] In direct comparisons, music has improved sleep quality greater than audiobooks [5] [6] and has been comparable to sedative hypnotics. [7]
Annoyance effects of noise are minimally affected by demographics, but fear of the noise source and sensitivity to noise both strongly affect the 'annoyance' of a noise. [42] Sound levels as low as 40 dB(A) can generate noise complaints [43] and the lower threshold for noise producing sleep disturbance is 45 dB(A) or lower. [44]
Catathrenia or nocturnal groaning is a sleep-related breathing disorder, consisting of end-inspiratory apnea (breath holding) and expiratory groaning during sleep.It describes a rare condition characterized by monotonous, irregular groans while sleeping. [1]
Even though the NIH recommends that adults get seven to nine hours of shuteye a night, many of us get far less.
Losing too much sleep can also impair coordination and motor skills, Shelby Harris, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral sleep medicine and director of sleep health at ...
Individuals with exploding head syndrome hear or experience loud imagined noises as they are falling asleep or are waking up, have a strong, often frightened emotional reaction to the sound, and do not report significant pain; around 10% of people also experience visual disturbances like perceiving visual static, lightning, or flashes of light.
Sleep on Your Side to Breathe Better. Sleeping on your side—period—is often recommended for heart health because it can help manage the potentially dangerous effects of sleep apnea. People ...